March 2010 April 2010 May 2010 June 2010 July 2010
August 2010
September 2010 October 2010
November 2010
December 2010 January 2011 February 2011 March 2011 April 2011 May 2011 June 2011 July 2011 August 2011 September 2011 October 2011 November 2011 December 2011 January 2012 February 2012 March 2012 April 2012 May 2012 June 2012 July 2012 August 2012 September 2012 October 2012 November 2012 December 2012 January 2013 February 2013 March 2013 April 2013 May 2013 June 2013 July 2013 August 2013 September 2013 October 2013 November 2013 December 2013 January 2014 February 2014 March 2014 April 2014 May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 August 2014 September 2014 October 2014 November 2014 December 2014 January 2015 February 2015 March 2015 April 2015 May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 September 2015 October 2015 November 2015 December 2015 January 2016 February 2016 March 2016 April 2016 May 2016 June 2016 July 2016 August 2016 September 2016 October 2016 November 2016 December 2016 January 2017 February 2017 March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018 January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019 January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021 February 2021 March 2021 April 2021 May 2021 June 2021 July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 June 2022 July 2022 August 2022 September 2022 October 2022 November 2022 December 2022 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 July 2023 August 2023 September 2023 October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 September 2024
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
News Every Day |

NHL draft: What will the Ducks do with the No. 3 pick?

After Macklin Celebrini’s name is called first overall on Day 1 of the NHL draft Friday, the intrigue will begin immediately, including when the Ducks pick two selections later.

That’s not unlike the 2023 draft, when the Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard was the consensus No. 1 prospect but there was considerable debate behind him, where the Ducks snagged center Leo Carlsson. But this year, prospects might be rising, dropping, careening and falling off the table like so many deflected, knuckling pucks.

“Last year was pretty straightforward – after one, there were three guys for us that we were considering in that spot and lots of debating between those three guys,” Ducks assistant general manager Martin Madden said via teleconference. “This year, it goes a little bit deeper than that. I would say that the next nine or 10 could go two, three, four, five. Even though the players are quite distinct from each other, their values are very similar.”

Madden said that he “would say we debated between eight players” at No. 3 overall, which is the Ducks’ first of two picks in the first round (they also own No. 31 overall) and seven in the first three rounds.

He also said that their approach was likely to be to select the best prospect available with a mind toward his individual, long-term impact rather than focusing on positional needs or NHL readiness.

Here is a quick glimpse at eight possibilities for the third overall pick by the Ducks:

Ivan Demidov, forward, SKA St. Petersburg

The Ducks are again at Chicago’s mercy to a degree if Demidov is their man, but if not he might well be the Ducks’ guy as he is as close to a consensus No. 2 pick as this draft will produce. Demidov, though perhaps not quite as tantalizing as the soon-to-migrate Matvei Michkov of the Philadelphia Flyers, is a Russian import with hands, technique and creativity to spare. Madden expressed zero reservations about selecting Russians, despite significantly fewer opportunities for in-person viewings and potential for the occasional sticky contract situation, which would also include …

Anton Silayev, defenseman, Nizhny Novgorod

Silayev towers above the competition at 6-foot-7 and he’s more Victor Hedman than Zdeno Chara as tall blue-line prospects go, showing tremendous agility for any player, let alone one his size and age. The rangy Russian has been linked more closely to the Ducks as time has passed. “Silayev is a unicorn, a big guy who can really skate. He has really good defensive awareness,” Madden said. “He had a great start to the season. He had to deal with some injuries in the second half, but showed he was able to adapt to different levels. Really interesting player.”

Cayden Lindstrom, center, Medicine Hat Tigers

While the Ducks currently have Carlsson, Mason McTavish, Trevor Zegras and Cutter Gauthier as potential cornerstone centers, Lindstrom’s long-term value and potential could all make persuasive cases in the best-player-available argument. He craves inside ice, willing to cut into the middle for the purpose of not only taking punishment in exchange for prime territory but also dishing some out with his prototypical frame and forceful strides. Powerful pivots like Lindstrom are coveted assets, but so are right-shooting defensemen with top-pairing potential, such as …

Artyom Levshunov, defenseman, Michigan State

Levshunov would be a strong fit for either Chicago or the Ducks’ defense corps. Madden said this draft had as much defensive talent as any in the past 10 years. Among a resplendent group, Levshunov might be most widely considered the leader of the pack. The Belarus-born collegian has size, mobility, tenacity, skill and a voracious hunger for the puck. He’s a right shot that has some qualities similar to those of Tristan Luneau and Noah Warren, who are expected to be impact players on the Ducks’ right side. Madden said he considered Levshunov near NHL-ready and viewed him as “a solid two-way guy” with “really nice tools.”

Sam Dickinson, defenseman, London Knights

Rarely does an aspirant have both a high floor and a high ceiling, but that might well be the case with Dickinson. He can defend against the rush or in tight spaces where play gets heavier and less predictable. He doesn’t shy away from contact either, and he notched over a point-per-contest last season in the Ontario Hockey League. He proved to be the best all-around skater among his Canadian junior peers in testing at the CHL Showcase. He maintains gaps and orchestrates breakouts at an advanced level. His game is similarly well-rounded to Levshunov’s, but it’s arguably more polished.

Cole Eiserman, winger, Boston University (committed)

Eiserman might seem like something of a reach at No. 3 based on mock drafts and broader projections, but as a trade-down candidate or with the third pick itself, he gives the Ducks something they desperately need: finishing. Regardless of other areas that might require attention in his development, Eiserman can flat out score. He produced more than a goal a game in three different settings last season, capping the campaign off with nine goals in seven games at the Under-18 World Junior Championships, where the U.S. won silver.

Tij Iginla, forward, Kelowna Rockets

Iginla – yes, the son of Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla – uses speed, anticipation and sound technique to consternate opponents all over the ice. He’s the first to the puck, the first to the boards and the first to pretty much any area he wants to reach. He’s lighter, more agile and more supple-handed than his father was, as reflected by his noticeably better draft-year offensive totals, though he’s also smaller and less physical. Energy and alacrity abound in his game without sacrificing attention to detail, traits that would likely mesh well with the “go, go, go” style of Ducks coach Greg Cronin.

Zeev Buium, defenseman, University of Denver

Buium won a national title with the Pioneers this season alongside his brother Shai, a Detroit Red Wings prospect and two-time national champion. The Israeli brothers grew up in San Diego, later heading north to play in the Junior Kings program and then at powerhouse Shattuck St. Mary’s. While Shai was a second-rounder, Zeev seemed all but assured of being a top-10 pick. Zeev won gold medals at the World Championships at both the U18 and U20 levels. “Zeev’s a winner. He’s won everywhere he’s been. He led that Denver team to a championship. He’s a really smart, mobile, modern D,” Madden said.

Ольга Бузова

Валерия Чекалина, Алёна Блин, Ксения Бородина, Ольга Бузова, Михаил Галустян, Мария Погребняк, Алана Мамаева: ТНТ презентовал новый проект  «Звёзды в джунглях»

Every time we go on holiday my husband ogles other women on the beach

Marin schools proactive on state cellphone restrictions

Raging Richarlison slams ‘f***ing s***’ card as Tottenham star’s EA FC 25 rating is revealed

My mother and I were still estranged when she died in 2019. I went to a medium to connect with her and it brought me closure.

Ria.city






Read also

Asking Eric: I was blindsided when she snapped into mean-girl mode

Two Really Nice Corvairs on Bend, OR Craigslist

Additional rain showers this weekend from tropical remnants

News, articles, comments, with a minute-by-minute update, now on Today24.pro

News Every Day

Inexperienced Secret service agent called tech support hotline for help piloting drone ahead of Trump rally shooting: bombshell report

Today24.pro — latest news 24/7. You can add your news instantly now — here


News Every Day

My mother and I were still estranged when she died in 2019. I went to a medium to connect with her and it brought me closure.



Sports today


Новости тенниса
Янник Синнер

Первую ракетку мира подводят под срок // Всемирное антидопинговое агентство будет добиваться дисквалификации Янника Синнера



Спорт в России и мире
Москва

Олимпийские ценности: доступное жилье в Иваново сдадут по улучшенному стандарту



All sports news today





Sports in Russia today

Москва

Представители Росгвардии поздравили воспитанников Центра спорта и образования «Самбо-70» с принятием торжественной клятвы


Новости России

Game News

Кровь, кишки и всё такое в трейлере новых добиваний для Mortal Kombat 1


Russian.city


Москва

Автомобили с 1 октября подорожают из-за новых ставок утильсбора


Губернаторы России
Александр Лукашенко

Лукашенко назвал условие, при котором Минск применит ядерное оружие


Подведены итоги конкурса «Мы верим твердо в героев спорта»

Синоптик Ильин рассказал о погоде в Москве в начале октября

Подведены итоги конкурса «Мы верим твердо в героев спорта»

Адвокат: Алексей Блиновский не вернулся в зону СВО из-за участия в следствии по делу Пашаева


Суд в Москве взыскал с Преснякова-младшего долг за оплату парковки

СМИ: съёмки фильмов Мартина Скорсезе про Иисуса Христа и Фрэнка Синатру перенесли на неопределённый срок

​Мастерская Леонида Лундстрема в Чите объединила 90 талантливых детей из разных регионов России

Shaman отменил два концерта из-за накладок в графике


Стало известно, кто из россиян примет участие в турнире ATP-500 в Вене в конце октября

Янник Синнер не приедет на турнир ATP-500 в Вену

Рахимова обыграла Биррелл и вышла во второй круг WTA 1000 в Пекине

Павлюченкова объявила о досрочном завершении сезона



Стоит ли отдавать ребенка в частную школу?

Жительницы Москвы, Краснодара и Санкт-Петербурга больше всех тратят на сумки

Подведены итоги конкурса «Мы верим твердо в героев спорта»

Фестиваль «Песня года» 2024 состоится в ДС «Мегаспорт» в Москве


Валерия Чекалина, Алёна Блин, Ксения Бородина, Ольга Бузова, Михаил Галустян, Мария Погребняк, Алана Мамаева: ТНТ презентовал новый проект  «Звёзды в джунглях»

Американский регулятор прокомментировал обвинения SpaceX

Легенда мирового хоккея Игорь Ларионов - амбассадор бренда "Лошадиная сила"

Подведены итоги конкурса «Мы верим твердо в героев спорта»


Адвокат: Алексей Блиновский не вернулся в зону СВО из-за участия в следствии по делу Пашаева

Вашкевич: Cтараемся приблизить требования к тем, что ждут игроков в «Локомотиве»

Почему Bjorn Larsen — лучший выбор для зимы?

Термоядерная «Роза» 1961 года. Не пора ли повторить



Путин в России и мире






Персональные новости Russian.city
Shaman

Shaman отменил два концерта из-за накладок в графике



News Every Day

Every time we go on holiday my husband ogles other women on the beach




Friends of Today24

Музыкальные новости

Персональные новости